Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Malaysia to join other countries to seek justice for Palestine following ICJ’s decision - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet welcomes the decision by ICJ that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements are illegal.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Top UN court says Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal
The United Nations' highest court said on Friday that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements there are illegal.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Israeli army seizes more Palestinian land in central occupied West Bank
Under international law, all Jewish settlements in the occupied territories are considered illegal.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
10,000 orang asli in seven settlements in Gua Musang cut off by landslide, floods
Multiple disasters hit The Kuala Betis-Gua Musang road including landslides, a collapsed bridge and floods due to continuous rain.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award
Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam
Over 80 settlements had been affected by the disaster, and the flooding had released chemicals and infectious bacteria into the water.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down
Residents rely on water from the only working tap in the building so they can drink and wash.
Sat Apr 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Exploring an alternative payment settlements system
The Asean version combines the best of both worlds, i.e., both SWIFT and TARGET2.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Malaysia condemns Israeli illegal settlement in occupied Palestinian territory
Malaysia has unreservedly condemned and rejected the recent decision by the Israeli regime to legalise nine outposts and illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank.
Fri Feb 17 2023
JBPM completes delivering food aid to Gua Musang Orang Asli
The Air Unit of the JBPM today completed the task of delivering 25 tonnes of food supplies to 13 Orang Asli settlements and posts in the district.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Kelantan distributes over 37 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli affected by Northeast Monsoon
Kelantan is distributing over 37 tonnes of food aid to 2,086 heads of households (KIR) of the Orang Asli community in 10 settlements via land and air.
Sat Jan 21 2023
JBPM mobilises three more helicopters to send food to Orang Asli settlements
JBPM has mobilised three more helicopters to make compassion flights to send food supplies to eight Orang Asli settlements in Gua Musang after their land routes were left impassable.
Tue Dec 27 2022
JBPM helicopter sends 21 tonnes of food aid to Orang Asli settlements
The JBPM today began sending 21 tonnes of food supply for 1,400 Orang Asli families in several posts in Gua Musang.
Sun Dec 25 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024